| "In Celebration of Chopin & Schumann: 200 Years Young!" | « 200 ans et jamais démodés ; un hommage à Chopin et Schuman » |
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| Just returning from a successful tour in Italy, the Ewashko Singers are pleased to invite you to join them in celebrating the bicentennial of the births of Frédéric Chopin and Robert Schumann. A concert featuring the works of these great masters of Romantic music will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Avenue. Also appearing with the Ewashko Singers will be Ottawa’s own international award-winning soprano Maria Knapik, who will be accompanied by the renowned Canadian conductor and accomplished pianist Michel Brousseau. Join us and our special guests, who have just performed in Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, and Sicily. Experience anew the music of Chopin and Schumann, the great pioneers of romanticism, whose music continues to inspire and delight performers and audiences alike. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance at The Leading Note, 370 Elgin Street, (613-569-7888). General admission: $25; Students and Seniors: $20. For further information contact Doretha Murphy at 613-565-3993. |
De retour de sa tournée réussie en Italie, le groupe Ewashko Singers est ravi de vous inviter à les joindre pour commémorer le bicentenaire des naissances de Frédéric Chopin et Robert Schuman. Ce concert qui mettra en valeur les œuvres de ces deux grands de la période romantique aura lieu samedi le 23 octobre prochain à 19 h 30, à la First Unitarian Church Congregation d’Ottawa, située au 30, avenue Cleary. À ce concert unique, participeront également Maria Knapik, soprano primée internationalement, ainsi que Michel Brousseau chef d'orchestre canadien renommé et pianiste accompli, qui viennent tout juste de se produire au Carnegie Hall, au Lincoln Center et en Sicile. Venez renouer en notre compagnie et celle de nos invités spéciaux avec la musique de Chopin et Schumann, ces pionniers du romantisme, dont la musique continue d’inspirer et de charmer autant leurs interprètes que leur public. Billets disponibles à l'entrée ainsi qu'au magasin The Leading Note au 370, rue Elgin, (613-569-7888), aux coûts suivants : public en général, 25$; étudiants et aînés, 20$. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez rejoindre Doretha Murphy au 613 565 3993. |
What began as a select group chosen for a live-to-air broadcast celebrating the 50th anniversary of Radio Canada International, the Ewashko Singers have developed into a flexible vocal ensemble with a core group of 24 singers. Whether singing Rachmaninoff a capella or Bach with an orchestra, they skillfully perform a broad range of music.
The Ewashko Singers have been featured in a concert at the National Archives which commemorated the forced starvation by Stalin of 7 million Ukrainians in 1933. They have been heard on Radio-Canada singing Ukrainian and Russian repertoire, and again performing traditional Christmas repertoire. Sixteen of the Singers performed to high acclaim in the 2008 Pops concert On the Air! Music of the Fabulous 40's, under the direction of Maestro Jack Everly. Last October they sang in the Pops concert A Chorus of Hits, also under Maestro Everly's direction. They have also combined their vocal talent with other Ottawa choirs in the National Art Centre Orchestra's performances of Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass, Beethoven's Choral Fantasy as well as his Missa Solemnis, and Mahler's Symphony No. 8, Symphony of a Thousand. They also recently performed for the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala.
Ewashko Singers have just returned from a tour in Italy. They performed in Venice, Florence, and Rome to rave reviews. On October 23rd, 2010, the Ewashko Singers will commence their new season by performing in a commemorative concert celebrating the 200th anniversary of the births of Chopin and Schumann, with guest artist soprano Maria Knapik. On December 11, 2010, they will present "Christmas With a Twist", performing music by the legendary Dave Brubeck. May 14, 2011, will be marked by "Lisztomania," a concert in celebration of the 200th birthday of Franz Liszt. The Ewashko Singers will be joined by special guest artist pianist Frédéric Lacroix in an evening of Liszt's sacred and secular music.
All the concerts will be held at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Avenue, and will commence at 7:30 p.m. Information regarding the sale of tickets will be available shortly. Further information may be obtained by calling Doretha Murphy at 613-565-3993.
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